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Daniel Eskenazi, MD, Psychiatry, Chapel Hill, NC

DanielEskenaziMDPhD

Psychiatry Chapel Hill, NC

Psychiatrist

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  • Office

    Chapel Hill, NC
    Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Summary

  • Dr. Daniel Eskenazi is a certified psychiatrist currently based in Chapel Hill, NC, holding the position of Attending Physician at the Central Regional Hospital since 2022, after a five-year tenure at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and related institutions. His education includes a residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital, a Ph.D. in Neurobiology & Behavior and an MD from the University of Washington School of Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Eskenazi's practical expertise spans psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and neuroscience. He is also a published author, known for his work on dopamine neuron-related research. His career accomplishments are noted by several honors and awards, including a New Investigator Award from the American Society for Clinical Psychopharmacology and a Research Resident honor from the Leon Levy Neuroscience Fellowship.

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)/New York State Psychiatric Institute
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)/New York State Psychiatric InstituteResidency, Psychiatry, 2013 - 2017
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonPh.D., Neurobiology & Behavior, 2005 - 2013
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 2013
  • University of California, San Diego
    University of California, San DiegoB.S., Major in Animal Physiology & Neuroscience, Minor in Health Care – Social Issues, 2002 - 2005
  • San Diego Miramar College
    San Diego Miramar CollegeA.S., Biology, With honors, 1999 - 2002
  • San Diego Miramar College
    San Diego Miramar CollegeA.A., Psychology, With honors, 1999 - 2002
  • San Diego Miramar College
    San Diego Miramar CollegeA.A., Liberal Arts, With honors, 1999 - 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2014 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Research Resident Leon Levy Neuroscience Fellowship, 2013-2017
  • New Investigator Award American Society for Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2016
  • Resident Physician Gold Humanism Honor Society, 2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Abstracts/Posters

  • The role of the 5-HT6 receptor in compulsive responding: an investigation using viral-mediated gene transfer
    Neumaier JF and Eskenazi D, 49th annual meeting of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 1/1/2010
  • Elucidating the role of striatal pathways in operant responding and decision-making tasks using targeted viral-mediated gene transfer of DREADD Daniel Eskenazi M.D., P...
    Ferguson SM, Eskenazi D, Phillips PEM, and Neumaier JF, 49th annual meeting of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 1/1/2010
  • The role of the 5-HT6 receptor in compulsive responding: an investigation using viral-mediated gene transfer
    Eskenazi D, and Neumaier JF, Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting, 1/1/2010
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Lectures

  • Circuit modulation by striatal cholinergic interneurons 
    Phoenix, AZ - 1/1/2016
  • Deconstructing 5-HT6 receptor effects on striatal circuit function 
    NYU Langone Medical Center, Alumni Hall, New York, NY - 1/1/2015
  • Selective manipulation of striatal circuitry with serotonin-6 receptors: pathway specific targeting of 5-HT6 receptor overexpression has opposing effects on behavioral... 
    Hollywood Beach, FL - 1/1/2012
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Other

  • Attached. The new science of adult attachment and how it can help you find – and keep – love by Amir Levine and Rachel SF Heller, Tarcher / Penguin publishing (Book re... 
    Eskenazi D and Alfonso CA, Psychodynamic Psychiatry
    1/1/2016
  • Thesis defense: From actions to habits in rats: striatal circuitry and 5-HT6 receptors 
    Eskenazi D, UWSOM
    1/1/2011
  • Introduction to Biochemistry: Protein Structure and Enzyme Basics 
    Eskenazi D , Acosta D, MedEdPORTAL
    http://services.aamc.org/30/mededportal/servlet/s/segment/mededportal/?subid=8122
    1/1/2010
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Research History

  • Graduate PhD StudentLaboratory of John F. Neumaier M.D./Ph.D. University of Washington2007 - 2011
  • Undergraduate Research AssistantLaboratory of Charles Zuker Ph.D. University of California, San Diego2004 - 2005
  • Undergraduate Research AssistantLaboratory of Fred H. Gage Ph.D. Salk Institute for Biological Studies2003 - 2004

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish